Man Found Growing Ganja in Pots in Greater Noida Flat, Draws Inspiration from Webseries
A man from Greater Noida, identified as Rahul Chaudhary, has been arrested for cultivating cannabis (Ganja) inside his apartment in a high-rise residential complex, according to a PTI report on Tuesday. The Greater Noida Police, led by Deputy Commissioner Saad Miya Khan, uncovered an advanced indoor cultivation setup in Flat No. 1001, Tower 5 of the Parsvnath Panorama housing society, where Chaudhary was allegedly growing multiple cannabis plants.
Chaudhary, an English graduate from Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh, had established an elaborate cannabis-growing operation in his tenth-floor apartment. Around 80 cannabis plants, weighing over 2 kg in total, were seized in the operation. DCP Khan shared that Chaudhary had reportedly been cultivating cannabis for nearly six months, drawing inspiration from crime shows and web series.
The police detained Chaudhary near the P-3 roundabout in Beta-2, with officials from the Beta-2 and Ecotech-1 police stations and assistance from the district’s anti-narcotics team. Subsequent to his arrest, they raided his apartment, where they secured approximately 2.070 kg of cannabis, including 163.4 grams of high-quality ‘OG’ cannabis.
Chaudhary is reported to have used sophisticated aeroponic methods for cultivation, leveraging online resources to develop his knowledge of cannabis farming. This method enabled him to grow plants without soil in a carefully regulated environment with controlled temperature, lighting, and humidity. The police noted that Chaudhary had invested in specialized equipment to create optimal indoor conditions for cannabis growth.
Further investigation revealed that Chaudhary allegedly sourced seeds through international websites and relied on encrypted messaging platforms to communicate with buyers, likely to avoid detection. Reports suggest he also utilized the dark web for various operations.
The setup was highly profitable, with an estimated cost of ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 per plant, and each 30-gram yield could sell for more than ₹60,000, according to DCP Khan. Alongside the cannabis plants, the police seized several items including fertilizers, pesticides, packaging materials, and digital scales.
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with further inquiries underway to trace Chaudhary’s networks and potential links in the illegal cannabis trade.
